Reading

This blog post discusses the inevitability of utilitarian judgments in decision making, arguing that while not the only factor, we rely on it more than we realize. via marginalrevolution

Tyler Cowen recommends Dan Ariely's book "The Upside of Irrationality" and links to a page with riddles by Ariely. via Marginal Revolution

Alex Tabarrok shares a passage from the science fiction novel "The Unincorporated Man", where a system allows investment in individuals, and asks readers to consider both sides of the argument. via Marginal Revolution.

Does teaching matter at large research universities? This Crooked Timber piece digs into that question, exploring how universities balance teaching with research and the challenges of assessing teaching effectiveness. via Crooked Timber

John Cassidy of The New Yorker reports on an article comparing Larry Summers' role in the Obama administration to Henry Kissinger's influence in previous administrations.

Intriguing punctuation mark ideas are discussed, including chess notations and symbols for levels of understanding. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Mario Rizzo criticizes a New York Times article on Cass Sunstein and provides links to scholarly work that offers a critical examination of Sunstein's "libertarian paternalism." via ThinkMarkets.

Mind Hacks explores the evolution of criminal profiling from guesswork to a more scientific approach, highlighting how early methods led to miscarriages of justice. via Mind Hacks

Jason Kottke shares a quote from Joe Randazzo, editor of The Onion, about the death of memes and how they stop being enjoyable once they become too popular.

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WIRED highlights current tech, science, culture, and business news. via The source of this content is WIRED.

Explore headlines from The Morning News, dated May 10, 2010, covering topics from Toyota's credibility to the cost of cancer treatment. via The source of this content is The Morning News.

This post shares an interesting quote comparing family structures in "red" and "blue" America, suggesting that one leads to adulthood, while the other follows it. via kottke.org